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Discovering the world of Can Themba

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 31 Aug 2018

Siphiwo Mahala talks about his fascination with the 1950s writer and journalist

Press Council appoints new executive director

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Feb 2018

The Press Council of South Africa has announced that Latiefa Mobara has been appointed as its new executive director

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Tracking media freedom: 40 years since Black Wednesday

Article Glenda Daniels - 4 Oct 2017

Forty years ago the apartheid regime crushed the free press. Today, the media industry is better off but it’s in a mess

Shake-up lends irony to press ombud’s award

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Apr 2012

Joe Thloloe, South Africa's press ombudsman, has been honoured with the Order of Ikhamanga (silver) during one of media's most difficult times.

M&G invented story about my Cope departure

Article Staff Reporter - 20 Apr 2012

The M&G has given Philip Dexter the right to reply after the press ombud ruled in the paper's favour regarding his complaint.

Press ombud and lawyer honoured with national orders

Article Phillip De Wet - 4 Apr 2012

The M&G has confirmed two recipients for national orders that are a little unexpected, despite their impressive credentials.

Press ombud criticises media response to complaints

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Mar 2012

The press ombudsman has lashed out at some media houses for ignoring complaints about published articles.

Rwanda’s media in a state of hesitation

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Nov 2011

Journalists, on the other hand, are daunted by the responsibilities that would come with self-regulation.

New press code to ‘root out irresponsible journalism’

Article Staff Reporter - 10 Oct 2011

The new press code, kicking into effect on October 15, will leave no space for shoddy journalism, says press ombud, Joe Thloloe.

Media sets new standards to defend self-regulation

Article Staff Reporter - 19 Aug 2011

Franz Krüger looks at some of the key elements of the Press Council of South Africa's review that was released on August 18.

Revamp press code, team proposes

Article Glenda Daniels - 19 Aug 2011

But council reiterates the importance of self-regulation to uphold standards.

Overhaul of self-regulation on the cards

Article Glenda Daniels - 24 Jun 2011

Sanef is setting up an "eminent persons' panel" to investigate ways to strengthen and reform the print media's self-regulation system.

Cosatu slams claim that Vavi ‘blasted Zuma’

Article Staff Reporter - 6 Apr 2011

Cosatu denied on Wednesday a report in the Sowetan that its secretary general, Zwelinzima Vavi, had "blasted Zuma" at a conference this week.

Ombud to receive honorary doctorate from Rhodes

Article Staff Reporter - 6 Apr 2011

Press Ombudsman Joe Thloloe will receiving an honorary doctorate at the 2011 Rhodes University Graduation.

Youth league slams ‘toothless’ press ombud

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Apr 2011

The ANC Youth League called the ombudsman "useless" on Tuesday after he refused a request to investigate how newspapers had misquoted Julius Malema.

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